British Artillery Entering The Enemy Lines at Tel-El-Kebir by John Charlton [Postcard]

Artist:  John Charlton [Browse all John Charlton]

In 1879 the financial difficulties of Ismail Pasha, Khedive of
Egypt, caused a Franco-British intervention, as a result of which
Ismail was dethroned by the Sultan of Turkey and was succeeded by
Tewfik Pasha, his son. In 1882 an Egyptian Nationalist uprising
followed under Arabi Pasha, and ended up carrying out massacres
of Europeans within Egypt. This led to a British bombardment and
land assault. Sir Garnet Wolseley led the British forces that took
part in the Battle of Tel-El-Kebir, which was ultimately won and
led to the capture of Arabi Pasha.
Historical book plate published in 1920.

Postcard Size:  6 inches x 4 inches (15cm x 10cm)